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| Brighten Up Your Boston Home |
We lost an hour of daylight this past weekend in Boston, MA.
That means that either your electricity bill will go up, or it’s time for you
to incorporate some tips and tricks to brighten up your home naturally. As your
Boston real estate agent, I’d like to help you out with the latter!
There are plenty of things you can do around your Boston home to brighten it up during the dark hours of winter. Here are few to get you
started:
- Open your blinds/curtains. This seems like an obvious one, but a lot of people leave their blinds or curtains closed during the day. Unless it’s brutally cold and windy out, allow natural light to stream into your home for as long as it’s light out. Remove solar shades from windows to allow more light in.
- Install a skylight. If you’re ready to make an investment, this is one that could cut energy costs year-round, and increase home value. Plus, they look great, and they allow natural light to shine into places that otherwise wouldn’t get much! These are especially great for bathrooms with small or no windows.
- Add task lighting. Ceiling lights just don’t cut it in the winter. Notice where there are dark corners in each room and strategically place a new floor lamp or desk lamp in that area. These typically use less energy than overhead lights and give rooms a softer glow.
- Repaint. Dark colored walls can make a home feel dark and dreary, especially in winter. Lighter colored paint reflects light back into a room. If you have dark colors on your walls, consider lighter, softer neutral colors. You could always accent the room with a darker color for a winter appeal.
- Add mirrors. Mirrors create the illusion of extra space, but they also reflect light and create the illusion that there is more of it than there actually is. If you hang a mirror opposite a window, it’ll double the light in the room. Get creative with glass or mirrored furniture or decorations as well.
Aside from these tips, you could also clean your windows,
mirrors and light bulbs really good, so that optimal amounts of light can shine
through. These are great tips to incorporate, especially when staging your Boston home to sell! Boston homebuyers want a bright, cheerful home to come
home to in the dead of winter. These tips will make your home more appealing to
them.
Ready to buy a Boston home? Ready to sell your Boston home?
Have questions? Contact me, your Boston real estate agent! I am here for you
when you need me.
Patti Fine
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
Email: pf@pattifine.com
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